Any person or body that sets the terms on which dogs may be kept in housing occupied as a resident's home on a long-term basis: private and social landlords, build-to-rent and multifamily operators, and the governing body of owned or shared housing (a condominium, strata, co-operative, or homeowners association).
It does not include short-term or holiday lodging, which falls under the Dog Friendly Standard (RDFS).